Honesty and Deception Flashcards
duplicity
Deliberate deception in behavior or speech
devious
a. Meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty
b. Departing from the correct or accepted way
c. Departing from the straight or direct course; roundabout
fictitious
a. False or fake; adopted or assumed in order to deceive
b. Imaginary; unreal; relating to fiction
guile
Sly intelligence; craftiness with the intention to deceive
gullible
Easily deceived or fooled
hypocritical
Giving a false appearance; saying one thing, but doing another
masquerade
a. To disguise oneself; to put on a false or deceptive appearance
b. A disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade
overt
Open and observable; not hidden or secret
reputable
Having a good reputation; well thought of; honorable or trustworthy
veracity
Truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to fact or truth